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Dr Harshavardhan Ghorpade - Ophthalmologist

DR HARSHAVARDHAN GHORPADE

MS, DNB, FRCS (UK), FICO (Belgium), MBBS, MCPS, FCOS
Ophthalmologist

Introduction

Dr. Harshavardhan Ghorpade is a Cornea, Cataract and Refractive surgeon at Fortis Hospital Navi Mumbai. Dr. Harshavardhan Ghorpade followed his MBBS (Mumbai), Masters (MS, Pune) and DNB (Diplomate of National board, New Delhi) with a fellowship in Phacoemulsification Cataract surgery where he performed a large number of complicated cataract surgeries. Dr Harshavardhan Ghorpade is also trained for the same under Dr TP Lahane who is a world record holder Cataract surgeon. Dr. Harshavardhan Ghorpade has performed more than 3000 phacoemulsification cataract surgeries and many other eye surgeries including Ocular trauma. Dr Harshavardhan Ghorpade has completed his further training in Cornea and Ocular surface disease from UK. Dr Harshavardhan Ghorpade has worked under world renowned Cornea specialist and Ex- President of the Royal college of Ophthalmology, Prof. HS Dua. This was followed by an advanced course in laser refractive surgeries, LASIK and Femto LASIK, with Dr Rupal Shah who is a pioneer of laser refractive surgeries in India.

Hospital Associations

Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi

Services/Interest

  • Cornea and Ocular surface
  • Limbal stem cells
  • Refractive Cataract surgery
  • Refractive – Laser surgery
  • Ocular Trauma (Anterior segment)
  • Surgical and Medical Retina
  • Oculoplastic and Orbit
  • Glaucoma
  • Paediatric Ophthalmology
  • Squint
  • Ocularist and Low Vision aids

Experience

Eye Surgeon with 10 years experience in Ophthalmology and more than 3500 surgeries. Worked as Fellow in Cornea & External disease at Nottingham, UK and Ghent, Belgium Worked at various Corporate and Charitable institutes. Worked as Lecturer at Grant Medical College and as SHO at Queen's Medical centre, UK. Worked at various Municipal and Government hospitals and conducted Eye camps. Worked as Accident & Emergency medical officer at JJ Hospital, Mumbai for 1 year.

Awards and Recognitions

Wellington Gray Medal in Anatomy. Distinctions and First class at all subjects during MBBS. Recognized as distinguished student during post graduation.

Education

MBBS - Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai, 2001. MS - Ophthalmology - University of Pune, 2005. DNB - University of Pune, 2005.

I Speak

English,Hindi,Marathi

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What is an ophthalmologist?

An ophthalmologist is a doctor who commonly acts as both a physician and a surgeon. He or she examines and treats diseases and injuries in and around the eye.

What does an ophthalmologist do?

An ophthalmologist is an MD who specializes in eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists perform eye exams, diagnose and treat disease. They prescribe medications and perform eye surgery and also write prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses.

What is the difference between an ophthalmologist and optometrist?

An optometrist specializes in prescribing glasses and contact lenses, low vision, and the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases. They are not medical doctors. An ophthalmologist is an MD that specializes in prescribing glasses and contact lenses and the diagnosis and medical and surgical treatment of eye disease.

What diseases does an ophthalmologist treat?

  • Amblyopia.
  • Astigmatism.
  • Cataracts.
  • Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
  • Corneal Dystrophies.
  • Diabetic Retinopathy.
  • Dry Eye.
  • Eye Cancer.
  • Glaucoma
  • Hyperopia
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Myopia
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Strabismus
  • Uveitis

What surgeries are performed by the ophthalmologists?

They perform surgeries for:

  • Ophthalmic Subspecialties
  • Cornea and External Disease
  • Cataract and Refractive Surgery
  • Glaucoma
  • Uveitis and Ocular Immunology
  • Vitreoretinal Diseases
  • Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology
  • Neuro-Ophthalmology

When should you see an ophthalmologist?

It is important to treat one's eyes with care.  Ignoring changes in your vision or skipping eye examinations can your eyes at risk.

It has been recommended that the adults see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible if they experience any of the following symptoms:

  • Abdominal pain or bloating
  • Changes in color vision
  • Changes in the field of vision such as shadows, black spots or blurriness in central or peripheral (side) vision
  • Changes in vision such as sudden flashes of light, spots, lightning streaks or jagged lines of light, blurry faces, distortions or wavy lines, wavy or watery vision, haloes around lights, double vision
  • Decreased vision or loss of vision in either one or both eyes
  • Physical changes to the eye such as crossed eyes, eyes that turn up or down, in, out, pain, or signs of infection.